263808-structured decision making-discovery phase consulting

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB) 263808 for Structured Decision Making Discovery Phase Consulting services. This procurement seeks qualified consulting firms to support the discovery phase of implementing structured decision-making processes within California state systems. The scope of work requires consultants to conduct comprehensive assessments, facilitate stakeholder engagement, perform process mapping, and develop recommendations for establishing decision-making frameworks. Key deliverables include discovery reports, process documentation, stakeholder analysis, and implementation roadmaps, with all work subject to specified technical specifications, documentation formats, reporting protocols, and quality assurance measures. The consulting engagement is structured to support initial discovery and planning activities prior to full implementation phases, requiring vendors to demonstrate expertise in decision-making framework development, stakeholder management, and process analysis. The bid was posted on April 21, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 14, 2026. Prospective bidders must complete and submit all required forms from Appendix A, which includes mandatory certifications, representations, and business eligibility documentation as conditions of bid responsiveness.

The procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form requirement that establishes certification and compliance standards for participating bidders. All prospective vendors must meet California's contracting certification requirements and regulatory standards prior to award consideration. The solicitation documents do not disclose specific incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure requiring integration in the available excerpts. Similarly, the specific budget allocation, funding amount, and award value range are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation but will be determined through the competitive bidding process. Interested vendors should review all solicitation documents thoroughly, including the complete RFB, Scope of Work technical specifications, and all required forms, to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and established deadlines.